2027 – Legal Work Experience Programme – Hong Kong

Our legal work experience programme is designed for students in the year before their penultimate year of legal studies who are interested in exploring a career in commercial law. The programme provides a practical and engaging introduction to life at Pinsent Masons, offering insight into the work of our lawyers and trainees.

Through an induction programme and buddy support, you will be welcomed into the firm from day one and encouraged to make the most of every opportunity. Working alongside lawyers and trainees on real client matters, you will take part in structured learning activities, skills sessions and presentations while gaining exposure to a range of practice areas.

The programme offers the opportunity to build professional relationships, develop key skills and gain a deeper understanding of the legal profession through training, networking and social events. Throughout the programme, you can look forward to:

• tasks which will help you to develop your existing knowledge and skills, as well as picking up some new ones
• access to client work whilst being supervised and supported
• getting involved in a range of additional activities
• working with, and learning from solicitors who are leaders in their respective fields
• a non-hierarchical structure with the emphasis on approachability and a collegiate working culture

We are now looking for candidates for our Work Experience Programme (2-week), running in August 2027.

We review applications, schedule interviews and extend offers on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video screening interview. Candidates who pass the video screening will then be invited to attend an interview.

• Block 1: 02 Aug 2027 – 13 Aug 2027
• Block 2: 16 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027

Eligibility Requirements:

• 2:1 degree already gained or predicted to achieve. 
• Currently studying law in a common law jurisdiction, prior to your penultimate year.
• Fluent in English and demonstrate business-level proficiency in either Chinese (Mandarin preferable), Korean or Japanese.

Application Documents:

1. Cover letter indicating your preferred area of practice, interested year of Training Contract & your availability for the programme
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Current degree transcript

If you have any queries relating to Early Talent programmes in Hong Kong, please contact us at [email protected].